Dont you need chocolate?
and Ooh, maybe chicken strips?the word budget has disappeared from my mind.
Ive broken down the list into main sections to clarify how I build my grocery list.
If youre thinking, just give me the list!Then here you go.
It keeps my eyes from roaming to the snack aisle.
Feel free to make a copy and personalize it.
Starches
Starches are a big-time belly filler.
For example, a 16-ounce box of pasta has eight servings.
A 42-ounce canister of oats can serve 30.
Thats a lot of breakfast for $7.50.
Potatoes.Potatoes are an old friend, but what Im still surprised by is how full they make me.
Here are some ways to keep proteins in your diet without ruining your budget.
If you are buying beef, check for cheaper cuts by looking at the unit price on the packaging.
you could see the difference in the picture above.
Don’t sleep on canned meat either, like tuna and SPAM.
Frozen shrimp is one of my favorite money-saving proteins.
Look for medium-sized shrimp and toss them into rice dishes, soups, or pastas.
Trypan frying a slabfor your next salad or sandwich.
Vegetable oil.Somewhere along the line we became bewitched with olive oil and forgot that there are other cooking oils.
Theyre actually better for higher cooking temperatures anyway.
Save the extra virginolive oil for finishingtouches.
Bullion flavoring.Ive been relying on soups and stews this winter.
Not only is it comforting but all that broth is filling.
The problem in my house is waste.
If I buy too much, then thats money wasted.
Buy asparagus and berries in the summer, and squashes in the winter.
Check out the canned section too.
(By the way, cannedmushroomsandpotatoesare perfect for air frying.)
Sticking to the store-brand options can help you save a few bucks, too.
If you’re looking for money-saving recipes to inspire your next grocery shop,try these.
